Advance Illinois

Take action today and let legislators know that you support adding $550M in new funds for Illinois schools in FY27: LINK https://hubs.la/Q04jcHGn0

Hazles saber a tus legisladores que apoyas $550 millones paActúa hoy y hazles saber a los legisladores que apoyas agregar $550 millones en nuevos fondos para las escuelas de Illinois en el año fiscal 2027. https://hubs.la/Q04jd1nT0

School Counselors & Administrators: Join us for an in-depth webinar focused on the data collection and reporting requirements for your current high school juniors within the One Click College Admit (OCCA) initiative. This session is designed to guide school staff through the technical and administrative processes essential for the Class of 2027, ensuring student records are accurately captured and submitted. ⁣
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The webinar is free, but advance registration is required. Visit https://bit.ly/3tDfRvV to learn more and to register.⁣⁣
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Tune in as SIU System President Dan Mahony chats with Advance Illinois President Robin Steans and Denisa Gandara from the University of Texas at Austin on higher education funding models nationwide, how they work, what’s changing, and why states, including Illinois, are rethinking university funding and what means for students, affordability, public institutions, and state as a whole. https://hubs.la/Q04jcB_C0

As Illinois works to transform its higher education funding approach, The Adequate & Equitable Public University Funding Act (SB13/HB1581) would be a gamechanger, creating a path to ensure every public university is funded based on what students need to thrive, investing in our institutions, students, and Illinois communities.

A Fairer Formula: Rethinking Higher Ed Funding | Office Hours Podcast As Illinois lawmakers work toward a May 31 budget deadline, convers...

Every child in Illinois deserves a strong start, not a waitlist. Funding EI, CCAP, HV, SSWG, ECACE & ECBG in FY27 is how we get there. We’re counting on you, Illinois House Democratic Caucus Illinois Senate Republican Caucus Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus.

Cada niño en Illinois merece un comienzo sólido, no una lista de espera. Financiar EI, CCAP, HV, SSWG, ECACE y ECBG en el FY27 es la forma de lograrlo. Contamos con ustedes, Illinois House Democratic Caucus Illinois Senate Republican Caucus Illinois House Republicans Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus.

Investing in public higher education is a public good, and in this letter to the Chicago Tribune, the Rev. Michael Pfleger, describes higher education as “the most direct path for economic mobility for underserved students.” https://hubs.la/Q04j0b1Z0

By strengthening state support for public universities and therefore expanding affordable access to a college degree, the Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Act (SB13/HB1581) would ensure that many more Illinois students can pursue and realize their career ambitions through going to college and graduating— being a boon to their families, our communities, and the state as a whole.

Letters: State lawmakers shouldn’t delay equitable funding for universities Delaying equitable funding for public universities only harms students and the promise they hold for our state.

We're hiring! Advance Illinois is looking for a Director of Development to join our team. We’re seeking a strategic thinker committed to strengthening public education statewide and growing our impact. Please share with your networks and apply today: https://hubs.la/Q04hZ21N0

📣 Illinoisans: Your Education Story Matters

We’re collecting personal stories from people across Illinois about how federal education policies have shaped your or your family’s access to and experience in education — from early childhood programs through college and beyond.

Whether it’s Head Start, IDEA, Title I, Pell Grants, FAFSA, school nutrition programs, or other federal initiatives — we want to hear how these policies have impacted real lives, not just statistics.

✅ You can share anonymously
✅ All experiences welcome — positive, challenging, or somewhere in between

Share your story here: https://hubs.la/Q04hSYLx0

Your voice can help illuminate the real impact of federal education policy in Illinois. Thank you for contributing to this important conversation!